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An amazing gift for a delayed rMBP

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Djhomefries

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My estimated delivery is 3-4 weeks for my rMBP.

Today, I called Apple and asked for an update on shipping time. They replied by giving me a free USB SuperDrive which is already processing for shipping!

What a great gesture from a stellar company!
 
Djhomefries said:
My estimated delivery is 3-4 weeks for my rMBP.

Today, I called Apple and asked for an update on shipping time. They replied by giving me a free USB SuperDrive which is already processing for shipping!

What a great gesture from a stellar company!
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I had a similar experience.

I called to change my order and the rep asked me, out of the blue, if I was planning on buying one. I said no and he offered to send me one for free...

They seem to be just handing these things out.
 
TTyylleerr said:
I had a similar experience.

I called to change my order and the rep asked me, out of the blue, if I was planning on buying one. I said no and he offered to send me one for free...

They seem to be just handing these things out.
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The cool thing is she asked if I wanted anything - I had the SuperDrive on my mind, but I am curious to know what she might have said had I mentioned an Apple TV or even IPod.

I did buy an expensive 2.7/16/512 with warranty and expedited shipping, so who knows what they might offer given their high profit margin.
 
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CosmoPilot said:
So many stories of Apple taking care of its customers. This is just another reason I'm an Apple customer.

Glad they took care of you.
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I proudly told the sales rep that Apple is restoring customer service in America one customer at a time. Somebody mentioned it is because their profit margins are so large, however that is a product of their ingenious business model which also includes excellent customer care.
 
So I called and she gave me the 15 dollars back for expedited shipping. I was quite happy with that. Maybe I'll call in a week to squeeze that superdrive out of them.:D
 
Djhomefries said:
What a great gesture from a stellar company!
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Thanks! Just called Apple. Got a free Magic Mouse.

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I just called Apple... didn't get anything out of it... but the guy said that they're shipping the rMPBs out with the fastest shipping option. Funny... 'cause I have standard shipping. That's probably why they're refunding some peoples' shipping costs. Who knows.

I'm considering forgoing the $100 gift card to just get it locally... argh! I dunno what I want. I'd lose out on an extra $20 bucks as "cash back" on my card, too....
 
Yep I called too got nothing but they we're very polite looks mine may be delayed according to FedEx because of TS Debby. Just my luck.
Jeff
 
Djhomefries said:
I proudly told the sales rep that Apple is restoring customer service in America one customer at a time. Somebody mentioned it is because their profit margins are so large, however that is a product of their ingenious business model which also includes excellent customer care.
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Companies need to work hard to maintain high profit margins. Apple understands that people don't mind paying a little bit more to get good service, good products, and respect as a customer.
 
How do I just go about asking them? Haha

I've been without a laptop for about a week. I'm in the 3-4 week group. Got so sick that I went out and bought a beater Macbook Air on Craiglist :D

I WANT MY RETINA
 
Those who got something, was your pro delayed more than the estimate you received when ordering?
 
XFactorer said:
I just called Apple... didn't get anything out of it... but the guy said that they're shipping the rMPBs out with the fastest shipping option. Funny... 'cause I have standard shipping. That's probably why they're refunding some peoples' shipping costs. Who knows.

I'm considering forgoing the $100 gift card to just get it locally... argh! I dunno what I want. I'd lose out on an extra $20 bucks as "cash back" on my card, too....
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My rMBP traveled from Shanghai to Syracuse, NY - arrived on the morning of the 4th day... I'd say I got free expedited shipping...
 
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